IIM Lucknow Admission Criteria 2026, WAT PI Weightage, Cut off

IIM Lucknow Admission Criteria 2026 has been released by IIM Lucknow, and there were no major changes in the admission process in comparison to the past year. The only addition is that IIM Lucknow has now introduced a 24-month work experience requirement for its MBA-SM programme.

The CAT cut-off score required to get admission into IIM Lucknow is 90 percentile. The cutoff is 82 percentile for NC-OBC candidates, whereas it is 65 percentile for SC candidates and 60 percentile for the ST candidates.

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IIM Lucknow Overview

IIM Lucknow was established in 1985, as the fourth Indian Institute of Management by the Government of India. It is widely known for its global exposure and academic excellence. Some of the newer IIMS, including IIM Jaamu, Rohtak, and Kashipur, are being mentored by IIM Lucknow. The institute was ranked 7th in the NORF Ranking 2024 and is accredited by the AMBA and AACSB. Candidates can check the table below to get an overview of the IIM Lucknow:

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IIM Lucknow Personal Interview Shortlist

The IIM Lucknow Admission Shortlist will be scheduled to be released in the first week of January 2026. Candidates who have opted for IIM Lucknow during their CAT admission process and meet the required eligibility criteria will be eligible for shortlisting. Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to check the application shortlist status and apply for the IIM Lucknow Admission:

Step 1: Search and visit the IIM Lucknow official website, iiml.ac.in. 

Step 2: Click on the tab mentioning ‘Admission Status: WAT-PI Shortlist’ for MBA programs.

Step 3: Enter all the details, including registered email ID, CAT registration number, date of birth, captcha code, etc.

Step 4: Click on the login button to check the status of the candidate and fill out the Personal Interview Form.

IIM Lucknow MBA Eligibility Criteria 

The Indian Institute of Management at Lucknow offers candidates for admission to three MBA programmes, namely Master of Business Administration, MBA Agribusiness Management, and MBA in Sustainable Management. The eligibility criteria for admission to all three programs at IIM Lucknow can be summarized as follows:

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IIM Lucknow Admission Criteria 2026 CAT Cutoffs

Candidates interested in securing admission to MBA programs at IIM Lucknow must fulfil the eligibility criteria and obtain the required CAT Cutoff scores. Candidates can check the table below to get details on the qualifying CAT Cutoff percentile to be shortlisted for WAT and PI Rounds:

IIM Lucknow Admission Criteria 2026 WAT-PI Shortlisting

Candidates after clearing the CAT Cutoff scores will then be evaluated on depending on different parameters, and shortlisted for the WAT-PI round. WAT stands for Written Ability Test, in which candidates are asked to write an essay in 30 minutes on some topic related to current affairs. The maximum weightage is given to the CAT Cut-off Score, which is 60 points. The different parameters based on which the candidates will be evaluated are included in the table below: